Romance Editorial Associate - AI-Driven Rewrites

Inkitt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inkitt is building the best romance catalogue and seeks an Associate Editor to reimagine manuscripts, sharpen stakes and pacing, and deliver revisions that resonate with readers. You will study responses, propose bold editorial plans, and collaborate with authors and AI tools to bring your vision to life.

You’ll test revisions with readers and leverage data to refine future projects, working closely with the content team.

Qualifications

• Read deeply to diagnose where readers drop off.
• Write bold editorial plans for major rewrites.
• Collaborate with authors and AI tools to execute rewrites.
• Run reader tests and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Read deeply and diagnose where readers lose interest.
• Create editorial plans with hooks, arcs and character motivations.
• Lead rewrites with authors and AI tools to realize the vision.
• Test revisions with readers and apply lessons to next project.
• Build relationships with writers, editors, and cross‑team collaborators.

Skills

Romance fiction knowledge

Editorial instincts

Data-driven storytelling

Creative thinking

Collaboration with authors/AI

Reader testing

On-site collaboration

Education

MFA or equivalent

Job description

Inkitt is building the best romance catalogue and seeks an Associate Editor to reimagine manuscripts, sharpen stakes and pacing, and deliver revisions that resonate with readers. You will study responses, propose bold editorial plans, and collaborate with authors and AI tools to bring your vision to life.

You’ll test revisions with readers and leverage data to refine future projects, working closely with the content team.